Unlocking European Research
EITChoose europe: Guiding you into the European innovation ecosystem.
Join 'Unlocking European Research' a free three-part webinar series guiding researchers, diaspora scientists and entrepreneurs through funding, career pathways, and relocation into Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
Delivered with the EU Office in San Francisco, EURAXESS, and EIT Hubs in the UK and Israel — bridging researchers to Horizon Europe, ERC, and MSCA opportunities.
Dates: 23 September, 14 October & 4 November
Time: 9AM – 10AM PT | 6PM - 7:30PM CET
Format: Live with Q&A + recorded
Registration: free
Program
Why do so many of the world’s leading researchers choose Europe?
September 23, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 PDT
We’ll introduce the funding programs at the heart of European research, including Horizon Europe, the European Research Council (ERC), and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) — what they fund, who they’re for, and how to position yourself. You’ll hear success stories from international researchers who built thriving careers in Europe, and get a tour of the major research infrastructures and collaboration opportunities open to talent from anywhere in the world.
You’ll leave knowing: which European funding programs fit your profile, what world-class infrastructure you could access and what a research career in Europe can look like.
A research career in Europe isn’t a single track; it’s a landscape of options. This session helps you navigate it.
October 14, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 PDT
We’ll explore the pathways available to you, from postdoctoral positions and international research collaborations to industry partnerships, startups, and spin-offs. Speakers will share how to work with industry, tap into Europe’s innovation ecosystems, and turn research into real-world impact — whether your ambitions are academic, entrepreneurial, or somewhere in between.
You’ll leave knowing: the academic and non-academic routes open to you, how to connect with industry and innovation networks, and how to translate your research into impact and opportunity.
Deciding to move is one thing. Actually relocating is another. This practical session covers the details that make or break a move.
November 4, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 PDT
We’ll walk through visas and residence permits, housing, healthcare, education, and family support services, and point you to resources like EURAXESS Jobs and Hosting Offers. We’ll also talk about the human side — cultural differences, workplace expectations, and the work-life balance that makes Europe such an attractive place to build a life, not just a career.
You’ll leave knowing: the practical steps to relocate, the support services available to you and your family, and what to expect from life and work in Europe.
Why Join?
Europe is one of the world’s leading destinations for research and innovation – and it has never been more open to global talent.
Through the Choose Europe for Science initiative, the EU is backing researchers with world-class funding, mobility support, and a research ecosystem built for international collaboration.
This webinar series is your practical, no-cost guide to making the most of it.
- Learn directly from the source: Hear from the people behind Europe’s major funding programs, research institutions, and support services — including the ERC, EIC, EURAXESS, the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities, and partners across the transatlantic research community.
- Built for where you are in your journey: Whether you’re weighing your first move abroad, scaling a startup, returning as a diaspora scientist, or advising researchers as part of a research office, the series meets you where you are.
- Join a transatlantic community: The series is delivered by 28DIGITAL alongside a coalition of European and US partners, connecting you to a network that spans institutions, funders, and innovation hubs on both sides of the Atlantic.
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